Neckrest
South Africa, Zulu
sold
EUR 1,100
Provenance
Aalderink, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1960’s)Size
H: 16 cm
B: 43,5 cm
H: 6.3 inch
B: 17.1 inch
Description
wood, light and blackish brown patina, four strong legs supporting an overbroad pillow, tapering projection in the middle, carved with flat triangular decor, slightly dam., abrasion;
Zulu and Swasi sometimes made neckrests in double breadth, meant for man and wife together.